In Pahng more than 9,000 people were evacuated to FRCs from five districts as of 8pm tonight said a spokesman from the Pahang police headquarters said the 9,030 victims from 2,095 families have been evacuated from the five districts affected.

“A total of 69 FRCs are in operation in Maran, Pekan, Rompin, Kuantan and Jerantut. Kuantan registered the highest number of victims with 3,672 (916 families) staying at 33 relief centres.

The rising waters has also forced RapidKuantan which operates 46 buses services in 13 routes in and around Kuantan to stop its services temporarily.

RapidKuantan chief executive officer Zainurul Hakim Mohamad said due to the worsening flood conditions in and around Kuantan, operations were fully suspended at 1pm today.

“People living in high risk flood prone areas and those living near rivers must be prepared for any eventuality and follow instructions from the authorities when necessary,” he said.

Warnings have also been issued in Jerantut to about 10,000 people living along Sungai Tembeling and Sungai Pahang as the water level in both rivers has been rising.

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said he would appeal to the Federal government for assistance to manage irrigation and drainage in Kuantan due to rampant flooding whenever it rains heavily.

He also urged all relevant agencies to assist flood victims in the state.